This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse is teaching a group of older adults about expected changes in dental health related to ... (Read 87 times)

EAugust

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is teaching a group of older adults about expected changes in dental health related to aging. Which statement by one of the older adults indicates that teaching has been effective?
 
  1. Tooth enamel is more pliable.
  2. The loss of bone density with aging results in tooth decay and breakage.
  3. Increases in saliva production increase exposure of the tooth's enamel to corrosive agents.
  4. Metabolic changes in aging contribute to dental destruction.

Question 2

The nurse determines that a patient's body mass index (BMI) is 22 kg/m2. Based on this finding, what should the nurse conclude?
 
  1. BMI should be between 19 and 25 kg/m2. The patient's weight is within a healthful range.
  2. The patient needs to lose weight for optimum health.
  3. The patient is mildly obese.
  4. The patient's BMI is below normal.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Ksh22

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 297
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Changes in bone health related to aging increase the risk of tooth loss and teeth fractures. Tooth enamel becomes more brittle with aging. Saliva production decreases with aging. Metabolic changes do not cause dental decay or fractures.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
BMI should be between 19 and 25 kg/m2. The patient's weight is within a healthful range. The patient does not need to lose weight. Obesity is indicated by a body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or greater. A BMI under 19 would be below normal.


EAugust

  • Member
  • Posts: 550
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

ebonylittles

  • Member
  • Posts: 318
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

Did you know?

Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.

Did you know?

The most destructive flu epidemic of all times in recorded history occurred in 1918, with approximately 20 million deaths worldwide.

Did you know?

Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.

Did you know?

Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.

A nurse administers an intermittent bolus feeding. A nurse administers an intermittent bolus feeding.
Hubba Hubba Nurse Smiley Hubba Hubba Nurse Smiley
Historian James Merrell notes several errors in Benjamin West’s famous 1771 painting, William Penn’s Historian James Merrell notes several errors in Benjamin West’s famous 1771 painting, William Penn’s
Health and Income per Capita: Two Views Health and Income per Capita: Two Views
Expected Distribution of IQ Scores Expected Distribution of IQ Scores
chemistry homework help energy related chemistry homework help energy related
Video: Automated external defibrillator (AED)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library